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  • Abstract
  • Architecture
  • VIDA
  • VIDA Security & Trustlessness
  • EVMs on PWR Chain
  • Conduits
  • Consensus
  • Scalability
  • Security
  • Transaction Fee Model
  • PWR Coin Utility
  • Costs, Inflation & Deflation
  • HOW TO
    • How To Build a VIDA
      • Basics of Blockchain Development
      • Stateless vs. Stateful VIDAs
      • Building a Stateless VIDA
      • Building a Stateful VIDA
  • FAQ
    • How does PWR Chain Resolve Inconsistent VIDA Execution Results?
  • Inconsistent VIDA Results from Non-Deterministic Execution?
  • Are there any restrictions on external API calls within VIDAs?
  • How are VIDA Upgrades Managed without Breaking Replayability?
  • If an VIDA’s Logic Changes, how does PWR Chain Ensure Past Transactions Remain Verifiable?
  • Others
    • Glossary
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Abstract

Traditional blockchain systems face a fundamental trade-off: decentralization and security often come at the cost of scalability, flexibility, and accessibility for mainstream developers. PWR Chain redefines this paradigm by decoupling consensus from execution, creating a modular architecture where decentralized applications inherit blockchain’s trust without its constraints.

At its core, PWR Chain operates as a decentralized data layer, securing transactions with NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptography while enabling Verifiable Immutable Data Applications (VIDAs)—self-contained programs that process data off-chain using familiar Web2 tools (Python, Java, SQL). Unlike smart contracts or L1/L2 chains, VIDAs are not bound by blockchain gas fees, proprietary languages, or monolithic execution. Instead, they leverage PWR Chain’s immutable ledger as a universal source of truth, updating their states independently while remaining verifiable by anyone.

Key innovations include:

  • Horizontal Scalability: Add unlimited VIDAs without congesting the blockchain.

  • Conduit Nodes: Trustless relays for cross-VIDA communication, governed by app-specific rules.

  • Enterprise-Ready Design: Integrate legacy systems (ERP, CRM) via APIs while anchoring critical actions to blockchain.

  • Quantum Resistance: Post-quantum future-proof validator consensus.

For developers, PWR Chain eliminates the complexity of blockchain-native programming. For enterprises, it delivers auditability and cost efficiency without infrastructure overhauls. For users, it ensures transparency—every action is recorded on-chain, and every result can be independently verified.

By bridging Web2 agility with Web3 trust, PWR Chain empowers a new era of decentralized and immutable applications: scalable enough for global enterprises, flexible enough for indie developers, and secure enough for mission-critical use cases. This is not just a blockchain—it’s a foundation for the next evolution of decentralized software.

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